Workplace Accident Biohazard Cleanup

Bio Clean Services provides biohazard remediation and disposal from workplace and industrial accidents in the northeastern United States.  When most people think of biohazard cleanup they think of chemical spills or other toxins that are environmentally related.  Biohazards in the workplace can come from all sorts of incidents especially when there is a presence of blood, tissue and bodily fluids that affect an accident area.

Cleaning biohazards in the workplace is an especially sensitive issue as most workplaces involve many people confined to a specific area and the chances of biohazard contamination are increased because of this. Anytime an industrial accident has a presence of blood or other potentially dangerous biohazards it becomes crucial to hire a professional biohazard cleanup company like Bio Clean Services. OSHA requires that strict protocol be followed when cleaning or disposing of biohazard in the workplace. Blood biohazard cleanup is one of the strictest protocols we must follow when a trauma occurs.

Many workplace accidents occur because of misuse of equipment or negligence of the victim in some form.  When these accidents occur, Bio Clean Services technicians are able to dispatch emergency cleanup technicians to discreetly remove and dispose of all traces of blood or other biohazards found at the accident scene.  Emergency personnel will frequently leave biohazard materials at a trauma scene, especially when the accidents are life threatening and immediate medical transport is necessary.

Business owners or managers are left with the responsibility of cleaning up the accident scene and protection of other employees or individuals who may come in contact with the biohazard area. When trauma or accident scenes contain blood the potential for bio contamination is significantly increased. Blood, in various forms, can become a huge potential in the compromising of someone’s health if they are exposed, ingest or have contact by other means.  The responsibility of the safety and protection of other employees, clients and individuals is the responsibility of the business owner and should not be taken lightly. 

Even if your company has established biohazard cleanup protocols, it is always best to employ a certified biohazard cleanup company to perform the cleaning. Not only will it eliminate your liability, it helps ensure that the job is done properly and that all areas affected by the trauma will be biohazard free and a safe environment for your staff and clients.  Contact our staff immediately if you experience an industrial accident.

Husband, father dies in work accident

Shyann Malone, WTSP

A tragic work accident leaves a father of 8 dead. According to Hillsborough County FL Sheriff's Office he was operating a forklift, moving a steel beam that collided with a pile of beams nearby knocking the forklift back crushing Ricardo's body.

Crews worked to remove the beam off of the forklift but it was too late. The victims Family broke down as they arrived on the accident scene. The 51-year-old leaves behind 8 children, 17 grandchildren and one grandchild on the way.

The family questions whether this accident could have been prevented. "He told me, ya know, he used to have problems on his fork lift though, but um, I guess they fixed it," said his wife.

10 News reached out to OSHA to see if any other accidents have been reported at Infra-Metals. There has been 1 violation at this location involving a construction standard with a worker likely not wearing a vest. That fine was paid. OSHA will investigate this work related death.

Bio Clean Services provides workplace accident cleanup services in the Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas. Every workplace or industrial accident scene requires specialized cleaning protocols by trained technicians familiar with blood, biohazard and other trauma scene cleanups.

 Due to the increased potential for health compromises of other employees or the general public who may come in contact with a workplace accident scene, Bio Clean Services provides businesses with OSHA certified cleanup services.

If workplace accident scenes are not properly cleaned, the business or property owner may be liable for any dangerous health compromises that would arise from contact with an improperly cleaned trauma scene.

If you are a business owner or commercial property owner that leases to businesses it is imperative that you have a certified biohazard cleanup company in place in the event that you experience an accident or death in the workplace. Contact us for more information on how our team can help keep you safe and restore workplace accident scenes to a safe environment quickly.